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How long is SL Paper 1?
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How long is SL Paper 1?
1 hour 15 minutes, for one guided analysis.
A good time split?
~15 min plan · ~55 min write · ~5 min check.
How long for planning?
About 15 minutes — read twice, annotate, thesis + plan.
How long per body paragraph (3 points)?
Roughly 12–15 minutes each.
The biggest time mistake?
Overrunning early and leaving no time for a conclusion.
Complete essay or perfect half?
Complete — an unfinished essay loses Criterion C.
When should you plan the time?
Before you start writing.
What must the last ~5 minutes be for?
A conclusion and a quick check for slips.
How do you avoid overrunning?
Watch the clock at each paragraph; pace evenly.
Should you copy out the whole passage?
No — it wastes time; annotate instead.
Topic 3.6 study notes
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